The last person to be buried on Nantucket in a town-owned grave was in 2003 in a discreet plot in the back of the Old North Cemetery. The New Town Cemetery next to the high school, meanwhile, last accepted a burial in 1999. More...
Real estate offices report surge in summer rentals
BY MARY LANCASTER INDEPENDENT WRITER
A survey of several island real estate offices shows that the summer 2008 rental market is shaping up well, with those polled noting that although it is only early March, their lease volumes are already exceeding last year. More...
Date of birth June 15, 1928 Likes most about Nantucket That islanders look out for fellow islanders. Likes least about Nantucket People who come to Nantucket and are in such a hurry they don't keep 'island time. More...
Special week commemorating Fred Rogers begins March 15
He was known for his cardigan sweaters, navy blue sneakers, gentle voice and encouraging words - a kind and patient man who strove to bring families across the country together in a united spirit of neighborliness. As an honor to the influence and dedication of the late Fred Rogers, the week of March 15 to March 20 has been designated as "Won't You Be My Neighbor? More...
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A PRAYER AND A WISH, WITH LOVE To the editor: Just a note to say thank you to you all for the love and genererosity that you have shown Janie and me. These are my thoughts since it has now been a little over a year now since the death of my wife Jessica. More...
There are times when high school sports are as good as it gets, and the tournament runs by both Nantucket varsity teams the past two years qualify as sports of the highest order. More...
Two of the last few undeveloped lots along Bartlett Road have had preliminary plans approved by the Planning Board. White Whale Lane, on two lots at 35 Bartlett road and 72 Cato Lane, received unanimous preliminary plan approval at the board's Feb. 25 meeting, along with high marks from Planning Board members for its five-lot subdivision proposal. More...
This is the third column in a series of six. Much of the information in this series is from the nonprofit research organization HeartMath® (www.heartmath.com). More...
8. A cooperative on .47 of an acre at 47R Vestal Lane sold to Stephen H. Weinstein and Anne S. Carmignani of South Hampton, Bermuda from Harold B. Murphy and Lauren C. Murphy, Trustees, Stephen H. Weinstein and Anne S. More...
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